Ukrainian West Coast Employment Tour in Full Swing

  • Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

March 28, 2023

A week-long employment tour of western Newfoundland for a group of 50 skilled Ukrainian newcomers seeking full-time, year-round work is well underway. A partnership between the Provincial Government, the Association for New Canadians and TaskForceNL, the tour is a novel approach to familiarize talented newcomers with employment and lifestyle opportunities outside the Northeast Avalon region.

The tour kicked off yesterday (Monday, March 27) with a job fair hosted by the Honourable Gerry Byrne, Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills at the Corner Brook Civic Centre. The job fair featured 29 employers from sectors including construction, hospitality, forestry, fisheries, health care, retail, finance and food service.

Tour stops include major employers and industries in western Newfoundland, such as:

  • College of the North Atlantic headquarters in Stephenville and campus in Corner Brook;
  • Grenfell Campus of Memorial University;
  • Tourism sites in Steady Brook, Corner Brook and Deer Lake;
  • Corner Brook Pulp and Paper;
  • Farms in Cormack;
  • Western Health long term care facilities;
  • Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Wheeler’s Road location; and
  • Nomad Stages dance studio in Stephenville.

Job fairs for Ukrainians are also being held in Deer Lake (Wednesday, March 29) and Stephenville (Thursday, March 30). Employers wishing to host a booth at one of the remaining job fairs can register by emailing ukrainewestcoast@ancnl.ca or calling 709-634-2656. Interested employers can view the skillsets of these job seekers in the backgrounder.

Ukrainians have already settled in 39 communities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, and this initiative has the potential to double the number of Ukrainians living and working on the west coast. The Provincial Government will be looking to undertake similar employment tours to other regions of the province throughout 2023.

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“This tour is about showing skilled Ukrainian newcomers they can live prosperous lives on the west coast, and it has the potential to be a model for successful settlement in other areas of the province. Credit to the many municipalities and employers who have opened their arms to embrace the vast economic and social value newcomers bring to our communities.”
Honourable Gerry Byrne
Minister of Immigration, Population Growth and Skills

“Over the past year, the Association for New Canadians has worked closely with the Provincial Government to resettle over 2,400 newly arrived Ukrainians. We are delighted to partner on this important initiative to showcase the many vibrant communities across this province and the great opportunities that await those who choose to live and work on the west coast.”
Megan Morris
Executive Director, Association for New Canadians

“This initiative will bring more diversity to the region and be a magnet for other newcomers, revitalizing the local economy. It can be a new model to embrace multiculturalism in our province. At TaskforceNL we strive to action big ideas and are proud to partner on this initiative”
Constanza Safatle
Executive Director, TaskForceNL

“Ukrainians we’ve hired possess a skillset that is hard to find in our province – they have experience working on commercial farms. These skilled newcomers have been able to hit the ground running and I strongly encourage fellow business owners across the western region to consider the benefits Ukrainian talent can bring to their operations.”
Ian Richardson
Owner, Larch Grove Farm

“The Glynmill Inn hired a talented Ukrainian baker who is a wonderful addition to our kitchen team. With many Ukrainians having backgrounds in service and sales, these newcomers are a boon for our hotel and the entire hospitality industry in the western region.”
Connie Rose

General Manager, The Glynmill Inn

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Ukrainian newcomers arriving for a week-long employment tour of western Newfoundland (March 27, 2023).

BACKGROUNDER

Ukrainian West Coast Employment Tour: Resume Summaries

Experiences and Skills by Industry

Ocean Economy

Third Engineer Able Seaman Third Mate
Fish Harvester Ordinary Seaman Second Officer
Third Officer Sailor – Merchant Navy Stevedore
Marine Course Instructor

Services

Barista Cleaner Security Guard
Waiter Cook Sous Chef
Masseuse Hairdresser Customer Service
Technical Support (telecoms) Receptionist Translator
Brewmaster Retail Manager Baker
Table Tennis Coach

Business

Administration Sales Economist
Marketing Human Resources  Recruiter Accountant
Bookkeeper Financial Analyst Purchasing Manager
Account Manager (Agriculture) Web Master e-Commerce Manager
Project Manager Realtor

Trades, Construction and Engineering

Plumber Welder Carpenter
Energy Systems Engineer Fibre Optic Technician Forklift Operator
Boiler Operator Labourer HVAC Technician
Quality Assurance Specialist Bricklayer Architect
Pipefitter Fire Fighter General Contractor
Handyman Electrician Tile Installer
Construction Manager

Manufacturing and Logistics

Front Loader Driver Commercial Driver Assembly Worker
Freight Forwarded Machine Operator Warehouse Supervisor

Health Care

Administrative Assistant Pharmacy Technician

Education

 

  • Master’s Degree in Heat and Power Engineering
  • Master’s Degree in International Economic Relations
  • Diploma in Construction Engineering
  • Master’s Degree in Business Economics
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture
  • Master’s Degree in Commodity Science and Customs
  • General Practice Nurse
  • Bachelor’s of Philology
  • Master’s Degree in Navigation
  • Master’s Degree in Management of Foreign Economic Activity
  • Master’s Degree in Finance
  • Master’s Degree in Psychology
  • Diploma in Massage Therapy
  • Master’s Degree in Management (Human Resources)
  • Master’s Degree in Firefighting and Emergency Rescue Operations Engineering
  • Master’s Degree in Document Studies and Information Activities
  • Master’s Degree in External Economic Management
  • Diploma in Industrial and Civil Construction

Languages

  • English
  • Ukrainian
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • French
  • Spanish
  • German
  • Bulgarian
  • Serbian
  • Hungarian
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